Aimed at modellers, hobbyists, disciples of alternative energy, and those hooked on sports such as yachting, hang-gliding and parachuting, this book examines and describes the many ways in which the physical properties of wind and air can be confronted, harnessed and exploited.
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Martin Simons, MA, MEd, BSc is a retired university lecturer and lifelong model aeroplane enthusiast. For nearly sixty years he has been actively involved in designing, building and flying models of all kinds, including full-scale sailplanes. His body of work includes Model Aircraft Aerodynamics and Model Flight which are standard texts on aerodynamic theory for aviation hobbyists.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Airflow examines and describes the many ways in which modellers and practitioners of a wide range of hobbies and sports (even cricket!) can understand and confront, harness and exploit the physical properties of wind and air. The book's admirable breadth and depth offers something not only for students of many science and technical subjects, but also to the hobbyists and disciples of 'alternative energy'. The book will be of particular interest to the increasing number of people who are hooked on the thrill and excitement of sports such as yachting, aeromodelling, ballooning, car racing, parachuting, kite flying, boomerang throwing, hang gliding, soaring in sailplanes and power flying. Airflow examines and describes the many ways in which people exploit, harness or confront the physical properties of wind and air. This book will be of great interest to the increasing number of people who are interested in yachting, aeromodelling, ballooning, car racing, parachuting, kite flying, hang gliding, gliding and power flying. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781854861696
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